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Half Day Splash – Reef and Snorkel departing Hamilton Island
Highlights
- Dive into vibrant coral reefs, experiencing the rich marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Snorkel for 45 minutes at two stunning locations, uncovering the beauty of tropical fish and turtles.
- Join a small group for an intimate adventure, ensuring personalised attention and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Depart from Hamilton Island, enjoying convenient access to some of the Whitsundays' best snorkelling spots.
Half-Day Splash- Reef and Snorkel – This tour departs twice daily at 8 am and 12.30 pm.
Then, dive into the underwater world with 2 x 45 mins of snorkelling in 2 different location at some of Whitsundays’ best fringing reef. Discover colourful coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, and more – an unforgettable encounter with the marina life of the Great Barrier Reef.
Itinerary highlights
Explore under the water
Explore the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Rafting on a high-speed Whitsundays snorkelling adventure designed to showcase the region’s best coral reefs and marine life.
This unforgettable experience includes two different snorkel destinations, carefully selected each day for the clearest water and most vibrant underwater scenery. Discover colourful coral gardens and tropical fish around Hook Island and Whitsunday Island, along with other premium reef locations across the Whitsundays.
Perfect for beginners and confident swimmers alike, Ocean Rafting’s guided snorkelling tours offer close encounters with the reef in a fun, safe, and eco-certified environment.
If you’re looking for the best Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour from Airlie Beach, this action-packed adventure delivers breathtaking views above and below the water.
This tour departs from Hamilton Island.
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Ocean Rafting Whitsundays
Multi award-winning Ocean Rafting offers the best of the Whitsundays from above, on and below the water!
Enjoy Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin-fuelled ride to Whitehaven Beach, the ultimate access to Hill Inlet and special snorkelling sites on the Northern Exposure or Southern Lights tours, or upgrade to the popular Fly Raft package, which also includes a 60-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Heart Reef. Stand-alone scenic flights, charter options and Ocean Rafting’s Reef Seeker environmental educational program are also available departing from Airlie Beach.
Now departing from Hamilton Island – Half Day Dash, Half Day Splash, Full Eco Adventures, Ocean Fishing and Ocean Jetboat.
Ocean Rafting’s fleet of semi-rigid inflatable vessels allow you to experience an adrenalin-fuelled ride amongst the beauty of the Whitsundays, while a maximum of 32 passengers per vessel allows for a personalised experience in the pleasure of a small group.
As the original and most awarded tour operator in the Whitsundays and the only commercial company with permit permissions to access and anchor within world-famous Hill Inlet, Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate Whitsunday experience like no other!
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Climate Action Leader Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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